mussings

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Registered: 01-07-2004
mussings
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Wed, 04-21-2004 - 10:57am
First one....why is it when we are the same weight as another we can't be in the same size of clothing? It is rather fustrating to see that and realize you can't wear that size. I think I am just way to curvy for my own good.

Second one....why do we have stores that make clothes for the fluffier than average women not cut the sizes true to size??? I hate LB for that reason. Still fumming over the fact I am in a 26/28 shirt in that silly store when I know I am a size 16/18 in the big designers. Look at that difference. HUMPHING

Third one....fiber is evil. I don't care if it is good for you. My tummy is rebelling and let me tell you it's winning the battle. Nothing I want to eat is sitting well but bread is. YEAH AND JOY. Sheesh coke is the only thing keeping it from going into a full assault.

fussing and gnashing teeth here in Houston

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: karrietex
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 12:00pm
Yes, and here's why it bugs the HECK out of me!! I don't give a darn what the size lable says, as long as it fits comfortably, but it makes it so difficult to buy clothes!! I always have to grab a whole RANGE of sizes to take in the dressing rooms, since I can't trust the labels. And if I order from the catalogue (which I often do, because of where I live), half the time the damn things don't fit because they are bigger or smaller. Skip the vanity sizing, already, and just give us something consistent!
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Registered: 01-07-2004
In reply to: karrietex
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 12:13pm
i'm telling you the designers are very consistent in their sizing. i know if i wear a size 20 in a tailored blouse in jones then i can wear the same in ralph lauren. dag gum it if i am even going to consider going up to a 26/28 in less expensive make.

even avenue i am pretty right on about my sizing...i am really tiffed about this. i don't think it's right that a store thinks it can make their clothes cut smaller just to fit in with the trends or to keep up with their parent company.

and what was really sad was when i was in LB...in front of the snarky sales teen...i was able to fit into a size 16 sweater with a bit of room to spare. dag gum stupid people.

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Registered: 04-14-2004
In reply to: karrietex
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 12:35pm
"I don't give a darn what the size lable says, as long as it fits comfortably..."

That is *exactly* the way I feel. If there are two blouses, one has a label that says size 22 and the other has a label that says size 16, I don't give a darn what the label says--the question is, does it fit?

If they would just put the number of inches around a garment is, bust size, waist size and hip size, there wouldn't be all of this silly label shopping. "X" number of inches is "X" number of inches, regardless of the maker. That way, all it would come down to is, does it look good?

Of course, for years I had to take my dressier clothes to a tailor, regardless of the maker of the clothes, to have the waist taken in because of my, uhhhm, "boobage", so the garment would fit properly.

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Registered: 08-23-2001
In reply to: karrietex
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 12:48pm
Nah...It totally threw me off for awhile there though...lol. I had a LB size 20 stretch denim pair that was WAY huge on me and so I tried these LB size 18 reg. denim that my mom gave me...and I couldn't get them past my thighs.

I was totally baffled because they were both LB after all. But then i went into the store and realized that the only things that fit me in smaller sizes were all stretch. I think it's more comfy anyway because it always seems to be lighter weight denim.

I did score a pair of black Old Navy pants in size 18 last night at the thrift store for $8. They *almost* fit...another 10 pounds probably...but I bought them anyway so I'll have them for work when I need them!! :o) I didn't figure they'd fit past my thighs/hips but they did...really tightly, but they did! lol...I can't quite zip them though.

I guess tags don't really matter to me. I know how I feel and that whatever size I wear right now it's definitely like 5-6 sizes smaller than what I started at. I base my size loss on LB stretch denim since that's what I started in...lol.

Sarah

Sarah


 


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Registered: 04-19-2004
In reply to: karrietex
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 12:59am
Lin, have you tried Land's End / They have the best stuff and they have tons of options for jeans. My mom has the same problem as you. She is 5'3 and she needs petite, but some petites are still too long for her. She is built like a hamster.

Mom, I meant that in the NICEST way.....

I'm gonna get a spankin' fer that.....

Amy

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Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: karrietex
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 9:46am
Built like a hamster, huh? LOL! I'll have to check them out. Thanks for the tip.

Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 02-19-2004
In reply to: karrietex
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 10:09am
Amy,

I have too have a mom who is built like a hamster....We've tried to hide her as much as possible from the outside world (to save her from ridicule). We even set her up with her own little exercise wheel... Is there a support group for those of us who have parents built like small, furry beasties? (just kiddin'! I love you mom!!!) She is 5'3" though:)


About this clothes label thing. I just take a Sharpie marker and scribble out the "4" in my size 24s! Now anyone who looks will think I wear a size 2!!! A brilliant solution don't you think??

Have a great day:)

Faith

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Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: karrietex
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 10:21am
LMAO!!!

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 12-02-2003
In reply to: karrietex
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 11:45am
Excuse me! I'M 5'3! What exactly are you implying???? *wink*
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Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: karrietex
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 12:14pm
I'm with you, Mel, maybe we should kick some butt!!!! Oh well, I've been called worse things than a hampster :-)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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